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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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