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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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