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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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