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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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