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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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