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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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