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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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