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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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