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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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