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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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