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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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