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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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