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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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