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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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