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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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