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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major 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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