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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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