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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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