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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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