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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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