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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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