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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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