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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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