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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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