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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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