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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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