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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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