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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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