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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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