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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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