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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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