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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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