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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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