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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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