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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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