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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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