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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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