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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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