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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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