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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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