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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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