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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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