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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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