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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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