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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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