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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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