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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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