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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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