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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of 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 numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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