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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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