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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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