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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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