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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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