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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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