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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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