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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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