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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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