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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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