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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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