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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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