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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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