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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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