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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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