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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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