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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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