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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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