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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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