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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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