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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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