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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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