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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies 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 stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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