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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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