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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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