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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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