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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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