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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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