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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology have enabled people all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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