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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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