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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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