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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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