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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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