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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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