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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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