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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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