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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education