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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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