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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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