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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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