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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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