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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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