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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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