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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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