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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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