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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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