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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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