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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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