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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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