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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning make it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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