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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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