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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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