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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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