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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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