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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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