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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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