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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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