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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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