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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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