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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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