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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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