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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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