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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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