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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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