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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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