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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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