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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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