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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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