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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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