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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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