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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to understand these new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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