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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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