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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning are enabling students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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