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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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