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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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