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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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