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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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