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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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