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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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