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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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