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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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