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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning enable learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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