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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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