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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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