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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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