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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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