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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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