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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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