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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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