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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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