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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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