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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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