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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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