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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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