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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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