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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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