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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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