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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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