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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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