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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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