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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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