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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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