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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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