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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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