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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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