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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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