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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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