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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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