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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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