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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning are empowering students all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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