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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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