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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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