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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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