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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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