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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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