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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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