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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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