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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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