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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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