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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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