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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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