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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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