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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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