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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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