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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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