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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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