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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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