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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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