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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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