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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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