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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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