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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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