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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to understand these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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