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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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