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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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