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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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