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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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