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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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