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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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