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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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