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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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