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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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