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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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