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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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