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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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