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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important 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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