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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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