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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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