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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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