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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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