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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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