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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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