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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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