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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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