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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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