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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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