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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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