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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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