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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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