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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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