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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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