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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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