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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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