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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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