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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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