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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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