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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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