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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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