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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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