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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the 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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