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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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