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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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