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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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