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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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