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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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