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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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