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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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