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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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