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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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