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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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