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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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