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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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