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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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