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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education experiments. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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