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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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