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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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