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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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