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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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