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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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