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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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