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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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