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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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