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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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