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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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