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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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