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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new 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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