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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the 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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