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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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