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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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