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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 (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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