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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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