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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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