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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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