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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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