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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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