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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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