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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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