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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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