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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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