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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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