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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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