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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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