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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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