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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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