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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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