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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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