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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also reviews 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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