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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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