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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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