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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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