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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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