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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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