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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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