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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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