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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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