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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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