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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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