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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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