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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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