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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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