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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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