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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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