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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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