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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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