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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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