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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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