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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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