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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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