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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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