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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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