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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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