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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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