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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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