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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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