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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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