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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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