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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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