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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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