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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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