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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning are empowering humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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