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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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