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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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