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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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