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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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