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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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