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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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