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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education experiments. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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