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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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