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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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