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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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