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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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