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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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