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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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