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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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