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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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