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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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