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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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