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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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