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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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