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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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