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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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