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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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