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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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