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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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