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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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