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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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