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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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