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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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