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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open education experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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