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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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