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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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