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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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