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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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