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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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