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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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