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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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