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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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