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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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