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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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