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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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