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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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