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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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