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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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