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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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