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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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