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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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