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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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