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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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