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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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