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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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