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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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