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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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