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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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