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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the major 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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