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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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