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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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