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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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