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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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