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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning enable learners all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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