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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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