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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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