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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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