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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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