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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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