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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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