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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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