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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend these open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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