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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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