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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education experiments. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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