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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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