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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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