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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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