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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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