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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? 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 in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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