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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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