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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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