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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Abkhazia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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