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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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