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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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