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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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