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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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