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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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