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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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