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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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