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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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