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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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