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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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