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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better perceive these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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