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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand these new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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