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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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