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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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