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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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