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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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