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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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