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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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