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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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