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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning have empowered students all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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