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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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