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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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