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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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