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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key 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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