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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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