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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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