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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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