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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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