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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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