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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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