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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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