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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners 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 improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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