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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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