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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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