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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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