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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning enable learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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