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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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