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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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