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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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