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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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