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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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