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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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