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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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