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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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