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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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