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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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