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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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