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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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