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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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