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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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