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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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