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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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