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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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