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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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