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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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