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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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