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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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