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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning are enabling humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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