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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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