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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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