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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are enabling learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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