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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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