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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Abkhazia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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