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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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