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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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