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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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