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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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