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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses 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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