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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open education experiments. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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