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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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