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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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