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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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