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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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