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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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