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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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