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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning enable people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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