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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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