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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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