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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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