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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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