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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines 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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