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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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