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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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