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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student 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 available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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