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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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