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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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