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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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