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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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