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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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