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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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