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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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