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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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