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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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