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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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