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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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