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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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