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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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