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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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