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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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