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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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