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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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