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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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