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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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