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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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