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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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