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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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