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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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