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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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