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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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