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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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