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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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