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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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