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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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