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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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