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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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