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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Blended Learning