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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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