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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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