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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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