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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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