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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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