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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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