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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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