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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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