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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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