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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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