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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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