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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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