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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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