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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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