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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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