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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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