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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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