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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses 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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