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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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