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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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