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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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